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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445, 2,164.36 and 896.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445, 2,164.36 and 896.02 is: 1,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445 : 2,164.36 = 896.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445/2,164.36 = 896.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445x = 2,164.36 × 896.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445x = 1,939,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,309.85/1,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.08

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